Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after an Uber driver was shot in his vehicle Tuesday morning. 

  • Sheriff's office investigating Uber driver shot in car in Clearwater
  • Happened at Ulmerton Road and 40th Street North
  • Investigation ongoing

According to authorities, 33-year-old Terence Baxter was found in his car by deputies near the intersection of Ulmerton Road and 40th Street North in unincorporated Clearwater. He was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his abdomen. 

Deputies said it appears Baxter crashed his vehicle at that location after being shot. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. 

Officials said Baxter may have been robbed. His condition has not been released.

The investigation is ongoing.